December 2020 Newsletter

December 2020 Newsletter

PARTIAL WIN: Francis Parker School Consolidates Control Over Historic Belden Courtyard Buildings

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Francis Parker School Says It Won’t Buy More Neighborhood Property — For Now; Representatives from the private school said they have no immediate plans...
December 2020 Newsletter

POTENTIAL WIN: Historic Lofts Buildings on Moody Bible Property To Be Renovated as Part of Master Development

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Developer reveals plan for land alongside Moody Bible Institute: More than 2,600 apartments, condos and town homes, Ryan Ori, Chicago Tribune, 10/27/20
December 2020 Newsletter

WIN: A Look at the Incredible Penthouses inside the Chicago Tribune Tower

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You Can Now Buy a Home Inside Chicago’s Landmark Tribune Tower: The penthouses inside the renovated Tribune tower are headline-makers, Janice O'Leary, Robb Report, 8/24/20)
December 2020 Newsletter

WIN: Chicago Cultural Center’s Grand Army of the Republic Hall To Be Beautifully Restored to Original Appearance by Revealing Existing Tiffany Colors Hidden Beneath...

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WIN: Chicago Cultural Center's Grand Army of the Republic Hall To Be Beautifully Restored to Original Appearance by Revealing Existing Tiffany Colors Hidden Beneath...
December 2020 Newsletter

WIN: Resurrection Project Affordable Housing Plan Includes Renovation of 14 Historic Buildings

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City Approves $28.7 Million Affordable Housing Plan In Pilsen, Little Village, Back Of The Yards; The city will help the Resurrection Project renovate 155...
December 2020 Newsletter

WIN: Central Camera Owner Vows to Rebuild After Arson

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Owner Vows To Rebuild After Central Camera Fire, Charlie De Mar, CBS 2 Chicago, 5/31/20
December 2020 Newsletter

WIN: Alderman Moves to Protect Landmark Ordinance After Wells Street Horse Stable’s Landmark Status is Removed to Allow New Construction

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Neighbors Fuming After Historic Old Town Stable Loses Landmark Status, Will Become Modern Condos; The building was built in 1883 as a horse stable...
December 2020 Newsletter

WIN: Iowa Building in Jackson Park Received State Restoration Grant

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Jackson Park grant to fund dog park, Iowa Building repairs, Aaron Gettinger, Hyde Park Herald, 1/27/2020
December 2020 Newsletter

WIN: City Council Reverses Ban from 1957 and Legalizes Coach Houses (ADUs)

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City Council OKs easing ban on coach houses; In-law apartments and other accessory dwelling units, forbidden in Chicago since 1957, are now allowed in...
December 2020 Newsletter

WIN: Congress Approves Julius Rosenwald National Park Bill

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Julius Rosenwald National Park? Congress approves bill to preserve legacy of Chicago philanthropist, Sears executive, Illinois Democrats Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Danny Davis...

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